Find Balance and Hope: Evidence-Based Therapy and Coaching for Anxiety and Depression.

Moving Beyond the Overwhelm

Anxiety and Depression are more than just bad moods; they are persistent patterns that drain your energy, erode your confidence, and create painful distance from the life you want to live. Whether you are constantly battling an anxious mind or struggling through the heavy inertia of depression, these challenges interrupt your sleep, impact your relationships, and diminish your sense of self-worth.

I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #158068) under the supervision of Melissa Volchock, LMFT #120203, who provides dedicated Anxiety Therapy and Depression Counseling. My approach integrates therapeutic healing with practical coaching strategies to help you not only understand the roots of your distress but also build concrete skills to manage symptoms daily. I offer effective mental health support to help you reclaim stability and joy.

Targeted Issues: Addressing Your Unique Struggle

Therapy is tailored to your specific experience, targeting the manifestations of emotional distress that hold you back.

For Anxiety: Finding Calm and Control

We work together to help you gain mastery over persistent worry and fear, focusing on:

• Generalized Anxiety (GAD): Constant, excessive worry about everyday life, work, or health.
• Panic Attacks: Learning techniques to de-escalate acute fear responses and restore physical calm.
• Social Anxiety: Building confidence and skills to navigate social situations without fear of judgment.
• Perfectionism & Overthinking: Breaking the cycle of intrusive thoughts and self-criticism.
• Insomnia and Restlessness: Developing tools to quiet the mind for better sleep quality.

For Depression: Restoring Motivation and Meaning

We work collaboratively to lift the emotional weight and re-engage with life, addressing:

• Persistent Low Mood: Challenging negative thought patterns that contribute to feelings of hopelessness.
• Lack of Motivation: Developing small, manageable steps to break through inertia and reintroduce rewarding activities.
• Isolation and Withdrawal: Rebuilding healthy connections and social engagement.
• Grief and Loss: Processing painful experiences that contribute to depressive episodes.
• Emotional Flatness: Rediscovering your capacity for joy, interest, and engagement.

Evidence-Based Approaches

I am an integrative therapist who draws from multiple evidence-based modalities as needed. I utilize a compassionate and collaborative approach, and in this focus, I draw primarily from these proven, directive modalities, among others, to ensure you receive effective and practical treatment:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): This is a cornerstone of our work in anxiety and depression. We identify and restructure the distorted thought patterns (e.g., catastrophizing, all-or-nothing thinking) that fuel both anxiety and depression.
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Learn to stop struggling with difficult feelings and instead commit to actions that align with your core values, even in the presence of discomfort.
• Mindfulness Techniques: Integrating present-moment awareness to interrupt the cycle of rumination (for depression) and anticipation (for anxiety).
• Internal Family Systems (IFS) Parts Work: Dialog with various “parts” of yourself and heal protective and wounded parts to reduce internal conflict and distress.

Take the Next Step

You don’t have to navigate anxiety and depression alone. Specialized coaching and mental health support can provide the structure and insight needed to create lasting change.

Note on AMFT Status: Andrew Robertson is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #158068) under the supervision of Melissa Volchock, LMFT #120203. This supervised status ensures you receive high-quality, ethically sound, and accountable therapeutic care.

Ready to Find Relief and Clarity?

Take the courageous first step toward prioritizing your mental health. Schedule a confidential consultation today to begin your journey toward emotional well-being.